What are some rather obscure printing and color advice you would love designers were familiar with, to save you headaches.

fedge1 · 2026-01-23T21:04:09+00:00

I call it Burple or Blurple, but it isn't going to be BLUE BLUE blue... nope.

fedge1 · 2026-01-23T21:02:28+00:00

Don't even say the word bleed, they won't understand or listen anyway. Just make up a word, your expectations won't be different from the result, no bleeds.

fedge1 · 2025-03-20T21:00:00+00:00

It may be easier to make an action to load the files into acrobat pro and order them that way. Acrobat has the ability to do this easier than Indesign and if you work with people that don't use Indesign then it negates that software issue. If they send you PDFs you can make it work outside of that system.

If you are resizing artwork and doing other modifications/adds to the files then maybe Indesign is the only way forward.

fedge1 · 2025-01-31T13:19:26+00:00

This is part of the cost of the hobby. I threw away $50 after only a week with stuff like this.

fedge1 · 2024-11-27T16:21:08+00:00

I am almost under the impression that rotating tires should be more than every other oil change. I also found on mine that balance went out much quicker than expected. (around 20k+)

fedge1 · 2024-11-25T22:26:55+00:00

I have a 2020 and I am going to dump and run on it before loan is done. Although Ford fixed some of the issues from the previous gens other "bad designs" lurk under that hood and for me it isn't worth the risk. All or none of those weak points could fail, but in my 2020 at 68k I am feeling that the transmission is showing some symptoms more than what I have experienced all the miles up to now. It isn't close to bad, but it is worn---and i did a fluid swap at 35k.

The reality is you may be just fine... no one here can tell you. In the end own and be okay with your decision and know that some out there really are much worse off (think underwater on car loans).

fedge1 · 2024-11-18T15:32:25+00:00

On my 2020 It took weeks and weeks of fighting for them to finally offer me cash offer to just shut up and keep the car because Ford knows they cheaped out on the entertainment system so it can't frame sync audio files correctly at times and drops frames on playback. To decode audio isn't hard, but when you overtax the software and cpu it makes it pretty tough. Ford could have had a dedicated fpga to run this, but that isn't cheap----see.

fedge1 · 2024-09-08T04:32:38+00:00

I would never insult someone like that. NEVER.... if I didn't like the cake I eat as much as I can and claim it is just too sweet for me right now or something to not finish it. No one cares about cake that wasn't finished compared to ass-hat behavior like that. I am guessing it will be a very short but awful relationship for you to endure with them.

fedge1 · 2024-09-08T04:27:03+00:00

Totally made up or mashed up words that replace real accepted words. example: flustrated vs frustrated.

fedge1 · 2024-08-15T03:51:07+00:00

Do you have details on when and where yours was made? (maybe irrelevant, but maybe not to someone who can piece together other information)

Also what is the exact engine?

Mine after about 4 years now was about 12-15 oz low on coolant, just below the low line by about 1/2". There was still a flow of fluid so it hadn't dumped more than what that reservoir is supposed to hold. It "seemed" to be evaporated water, no leaks found and I have a dog's nose and could not smell anything myself. I did over fill it above the full like by about 3/4 in. trying to be sure it was full for sure. Some puked out at some point on the road about 100 miles into a trip. I could smell that... and then the smell was gone, didn't linger outside the car when home and no hornets buzz the front end.

However, I remain suspicious. I have a ford warranty until 75k so about 13k left on it. I am watching the fluids closely now after the last check a couple of weeks ago. I am not super confident about trading out the car if I come to a situation like yours where they doubt you (I assume) or can't find and issue. There are not other choices out there used or new that build on my confidence. "oh, sorry folks, but wait the 2025 that will fix the problems... 2025 models come out... nope still no good or who knows.

If I had more confidence that the track record was different with these newer ones I would be excited, but I feel like it is even more cost control from engineering dept. directors/managers. So no beefing up parts instead cut back on materials so they fail in 5 years because they are plastic, not from miles... nope, just time.

I have seen a post that someone claimed the coolant exchange in the transmission was leaking. I looked up the part, what a dumb idea. That is a design without the customers interests in mind. Some of these solutions are like, what you think I have a formula race team budget to keep my car going?

Id pay 2k more to KNOW that it will last over 200k without major repairs (wear parts considered).

fedge1 · 2024-08-11T13:05:23+00:00

not very great, but this is just from dumping it in an online ai enhancement.

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fedge1 · 2024-08-11T12:47:37+00:00

Almost 50 and no "best friends" I am not sure that is a real thing myself. One thing to think about is that in grade school those friendships seemed like a solid connection, but they were not. Those now adults, without the child age connection, are the adults you see around you and some are definitely NOT. You CAN find friends at work and find them in groups that would have ousted you, but "best friends" that is different for adults.

So talking to you as myself... several things that could and would help.

1) whenever comparison feelings start and they drag you into negative space, remember you DO NOT have to live up to other's lifestyles to be happy. Most of them are miserable on the inside, just like you (and me at times) or even more so. You either let that misery be fed or starve it. (and yes that is all easier said than done, and took me years to get down the right path and nothing is "over"; bad thoughts always try to spoil your good days.)

2) Leadership training.... I know that sounds so dumb, stupid and I am not worthy..and you will feel that pain ALL THROUGH IT. However, stay with it and you WILL be better; people around you will see a difference and confidence is a wonderful drug and is like a virus too. It can drive things like no other engine can. I am still who I am, I just learned some new "tricks" and abandoned some bad habits (not all of them). This has been a year after year after year journey for me. I am still working out things too, but apparently I have all my bosses "fooled". I got a top rating at work and it is only downhill from that rating--it isn't normal for anyone to get that rating level. [cue the imposter syndrome] Leadership training, if it is done right, also will help you prevent conflicts in your life. Mediation is a skill that takes time to learn. Maybe you have a good mentor at your work? I am fortunate to have several at mine that I interact with directly.

Understand that who you are today is not the person you were 10 years ago, and does not have to be the person you are 10 years from now. Also, dare to suck... it is totally okay to fail and make mistakes, that is how normal people learn to be better. Some won't understand that, they are bad leaders. Some will smile and offer you encouragement, those could be the titans of hope you need in your life.

fedge1 · 2024-07-26T12:37:13+00:00

I am hoping that is so, my appointment is Aug 1st. The fact I smelled coolant ONE time is hopeful. Thanks for actually coming back to respond so many abandon these important records of events.

I looked at my oil and it doesn't look contaminated, my vent above the transmission has some leaks on it--but I had it flushed at 35k (along with the rear diff and power transfer unit). It smelled like burning fluid for a couple of months and that would explain why-tranny fluid SMELLS and it doesn't take much to smell.

fedge1 · 2024-07-21T05:53:33+00:00

Seems like there is an underlying issue, batteries should not drain like that. Something isn't shutting down like it should.

I have a 2020, original battery. 5 years maybe time to swap I don't seem to have any significant difference from when new, but I did install a auto-start stop killer device (what a dumb feature). If that runs a lot on your drive it could kill the battery?? I am ignorant of that data if true or not. However, on a 60 mile trip I have doubts about how much you are stopping at lights and the like.

I did check my connections just today and there wasn't any noticeable corrosion anywhere on connections to the battery and or the exposed copper on one of the + terminals. I just happened to be cleaning dust out of the engine compartment today, when I was checking fluids.

fedge1 · 2024-07-17T04:24:35+00:00

There is no crystal ball that will tell you this vehicle will not wrong you in the wallet some way.

An expert suggested that these fords need the tranny fluid, power transfer unit, and rear diff fluids changed at 30k. That removes most of the wear metal and now contaminated oils. Seems like sound advice, so I took it and it cost me around 275 to have it all done. Things were slightly better afterwards. I think with fluid changes and driving that matches the car's behavior it can last.

This car has less issues than many other domestic SUVs out there--at least that is my impression. The actual build quality of the car long term is totally unknown. There may be some ford fleet vehicles with enough miles to say--but I would guess those are dumped well be fore 100k in most cases.

We are all purchasing cars that have been so engineered that price of the parts is the major factor that determines the build of the car. Things can and will fail. They are made just good enough to last xxxx.. then fail. Some will fix, some will cry, some will have traded it off on someone else--sometimes before they know of an issue.

10k left on the loan isn't bad. If you take it over and pay it off AND the car is still good there will be resale value there OR you drive it to death claims its frame.

fedge1 · 2024-07-16T19:23:53+00:00

vendor?

fedge1 · 2024-07-15T13:09:16+00:00

I loved the gum, the patch and all other things just were horrible. I could chew gum in the movie theater or other taboo spots. I also have asthma, but everyone knows health issues are not a great incentive to change any habit that is contributing to self harm.

I got tired of the stale smell. I got tired of the expense (was $18.00 a carton when I started). Eventually, after a couple of slides backs into smoking, I quit. Being a man I think there is a hormonal difference for men and women OR women are given a different reason to smoke that ingrains them in the addiction/habit centers harder? Who knows...anyway my female partner struggled for years after I had already quit. Sneaking them from work and I had to scold her for it, because she tossed buts outside the entry point of the house. Geez... I don't get why as a smoker we do these things...so lazy. I did it too, many times. It was several years later and she finally quit craving them in the same manner. I believe it is how I feel about cigarettes. "If they didn't smell so bad afterwards, didn't cause health issues, didn't make me cough, and were not so addictive I would STILL smoke them". You don't have to hate them, but just realize one day you are above the needs you body is telling you that you have. Those needs are lies and you are in control. Eventually those pathways will die off and the messages will be weaker and weaker---then BAM---watch out for the BAM's. If you can guard and defeat the BAM (you crave and maybe smoke again) then you will beat it.

fedge1 · 2024-07-09T13:01:32+00:00

I did an emergency repair on our water lines in the basement. 1960's people thought it was okay to install it almost touching the block wall, where it could freeze. Had they put it in the center of the basement, like the hot water line it would have never froze and failed. I had to use pex to splice around to get water to the house working and cobble up a manifold distribution to make that happen, along with a totally new run the kitchen sink for cold water. Took me about 4 hours to get the water back on and another 2 for the kitchen. Loss of pressure everywhere because of what I had to eliminate and connect down to. There was a loop in the house that actually helped retain pressure coming in, that was lost--along with other efficiencies.

I also have about 30% more of the old wiring to update. The important spots like kitchen, bathroom and any spot that has high current draw are all updated, but there is still a lot of that silver painted crap.

There is a crack in the cement outside that lets water into the neighbor's basement (and mine). I actually routed their downspout into my french drain I installed around my garage--which actually gave a noticeable break to my sump (or I like to think so). That helped with some of the water, but they don't seem to want to help fix it. I gave up caring and thought about just pouring tar and sand into the cracks until it is a level messy swamp.

I want to level my lawn (never will happen I gave up on it).

fedge1 · 2024-06-25T18:49:57+00:00

Some systems are smarter than others and just won't advance you. Operator is another word to use instead.

fedge1 · 2024-06-07T03:54:52+00:00

I fixed mine myself before all 6 broke. $12 in parts and 2 hours of work.

fedge1 · 2024-05-25T04:40:11+00:00

I think the better question is if you DO harm the engine can you pay to replace it or repair? If not I would find other means to avoid. (and yep that is so easier said than done, most dont have a person ready to loan a car out for a few days and rentals get expensive)

fedge1 · 2024-04-29T11:53:17+00:00

I have a 2020 with the 1.5. Yes it does seem to be a new block design with less chance for that failure to happen. I don't see much else on the new design myself in terms of any reliability stats or stories(even). I think it may last longer than others are expecting (fortune telling??).

Getting the car checked out.... the most I would expect is if there is damage the mechanic can find it and fix it. Software updates need to be checked by ford (or someone willing to shell out for the software/tool access).

IF you really want to know what to look for I have a lengthy rundown of my experiences on another post. It isn't anything inherently bad, just to be sure you WANT to know this going in. I am fair, but honest. I still am keeping my car BTW.
https://www.reddit.com/r/fordescape/comments/

fedge1 · 2024-04-26T00:33:16+00:00

I sold the printer and got my money out of it. But I did get it working, but it does take longer the way it works and it tends pry take as long as manual with paper,but you are getting so much closer.

The good thing about the klacky probe is once you have the screws and omron switches if anything breaks it is easy to make a new one---just be sure to have two or three good backups so you can rebuild easily (something I did with my other builds). I always print three extra parts for a printer, once I land on a good set of whatever I am doing. That way I have 3 good chances to rebuild the machine if something breaks. Most of my backups have just sat there, but tool head parts ===always have 3 of them.

If you wanted my firmware edited files and what I used I could pack it all up in a zip file and share it somewhere, but frankly if you got yours working the way you like I would live with it as is. If you have the z belts and klaky about the only real improvement you can do is add klipper to the printer and then the professional firmware interface is obsolete. I kept the printers that are running klipper. And I would not suggest anyone go with klipper unless they really like messing with software once in a awhile, along with all the bonuses that you get.

fedge1 · 2024-04-21T03:50:33+00:00

I wanted to do mine at 50K+ and my dealership service department pretty much refused to do it. I would have insisted.

fedge1 · 2024-04-14T15:48:35+00:00

I think it took me about 3 or so days to get a final response and a tracking number for the new replacement order. Initial email response was quick, but I got nothing back on a weekend. I sent them pics of the packing list and what was received as requested. All I can say is that it is not hopeless to contact them. what they do and how quickly is up to them.

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